Armed Security Officer for Federal Facilities

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
• Handle security issues and emergencies according to Federal protocol.
• Understand site-specific operations including manuals and post orders.
• Greet visitors and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner.
• Answer questions and assist visitors and employees.
• Remain flexible to ever-changing environment; adapts well to different situations.
• Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Answer phones and greet guests and employees.
• Monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms in mostly all locations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements AND possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least ONE of the following criteria:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of service in National Guard service (active or reserve), Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) and training, or
  • Successful completion of police officers' standard training courses.
• Candidates should have prior firearms 2 years' experience.
• DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance preferred or be subject for a clearance process on time.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required, verbal and written fluency in English is required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing for public interaction and report writing.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to handle emergencies efficiently and effectively at client sites.
• Candidates must complete pre-employment background, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.
• Firearms License under St. Croix jurisdiction and armed registered according to USVI Police Department.

Pay

$28.84* per hour ($23.10 per hour + $5.03 Health and Welfare + $0.71 Benefits)

Schedule

Part Time. Predominately Monday-Friday work Schedule upon operations requirements. Most Federal Holidays off.

Benefits

• Sick and Vacation hours accrual according to local labor law
• 401K for full time positions upon eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your development